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Fashion city Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2010
» Perhaps the most dynamic and cosmopolitan city in Asia, proper planning could put Bangkok on the fast track for becoming Asia's fashion center.
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Worse first, better later
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2011
» Bangkok commuters will suffer through three years of major public transport construction projects, but then the city will be a "better place".
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Historic prison reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2011
» Maj Gen Sanan Kachornprasart was once a “guest” there and so was Maj Gen Chamlong Srimuang and Veerakarn Musikhapong. The Special Branch Police [SBP] prison has had many famous inmates imprisoned for political or national security crimes.
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Mother Nature steps up the pressure
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2011
» As a mass of floodwater from the north reaches the city's outer defences, authorities are sounding less and less confident that Bangkok will be spared the flooding that has ravaged much of the country.
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Record river levels the latest concern
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2011
» Overflows from the Chao Phraya may make for great tourist photos, but they are a growing concern for city residents and government officials.
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Floods close Don Mueang
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2011
» Floodwaters have reached Don Mueang Airport, forcing a halt to all flight operations until at least next Tuesday.
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Saving Chatuchak's luxury fish
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2011
» Like vendors all over Bangkok, Chatuchak's exotic pet shops must save their merchandise first. Floods are dangerous for some fish too.
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Froc members get wet too
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2011
» Being a member of the the government's Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) does not give you any special immunity from the floods.
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Dry in 11 days?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2011
» Can the flood water really be gone in 11 days? The Irrigation Department says it can since nearly half the northern run-off has flowed into the sea.
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Big bag conflict continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2011
» Unable to win the prime ministers approval for allowing the release of water through the big bag barrier, Don Muang residents have done the job themselves.
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